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The Non-Jew in Jewish Law
Rabbinic authorities have used different arguments to redress inequities in the way halakhah treats non-Jews.
Jewish Attitudes Toward Proselytes
At times, Jews have embraced large numbers of converts, but hostile relations with Gentile neighbors often led to suspicion of proselytes as well.
Israel and Anti-Gentile Traditions
Israel Shahak's theory that anti-Gentile traditions have influenced Israeli policy is well known in both Arab and anti-Semitic circles, but Jews have yet to properly confront it.
Nusah: The Music of Prayer
Traditional musical motifs, called nusah, give each service of Jewish prayer a distinct sound.
Jewish Painters
With the Enlightenment, Jewish painters experienced unprecedented opportunity.
Yaacov Agam
The artist's unique geographical creations have made him a leading pioneer of optic and kinetic art.
Jewish Art in Medieval & Modern Times
Jewish artists have tended to take on elements of the societies in which the artists lived.
Jewish Art in the Ancient World
As far back as the biblical period, art has been created and valued in Jewish communities.
Israeli Visual Arts: Where East Meets West
Visual arts in Israel predate the country's independence yet play a defining role in the country's identity as a nation.